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MDW to GIU: distance & flight time
Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) → Sigiriya (Sigiriya Air Force Base)
8,923 mi
14,361 km · 7,754 nm
17h 58m
estimated nonstop flight time
+10.5h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details
8,923 miles nonstop takes roughly 17h 58m gate to gate, flying north. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 10.5-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- MDW — Chicago Midway International Airport · Chicago, United States
- GIU — Sigiriya Air Force Base · Sigiriya, Sri Lanka
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near MDW
- ORD · Chicago O'Hare International Airport15 mi away
- CGX · Chicago Meigs Airport9 mi away
- GYY · Gary Chicago International Airport21 mi away
- LOT · Lewis University Airport22 mi away
Near GIU
- HIM · Hingurakgoda Air Force Base18 mi away
- ACJ · Anuradhapura Air Force Base31 mi away
- TRR · China Bay Airport51 mi away
- BTC · Batticaloa Airport67 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is MDW from GIU?
The flight distance from Chicago (MDW) to Sigiriya (GIU) is 8,923 miles (14,361 km, 7,754 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from MDW to GIU?
A nonstop flight takes about 17h 58m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
What is the time difference between Chicago and Sigiriya?
Sigiriya is 10.5 hours ahead of Chicago.
What is the cheapest way to fly from MDW to GIU?
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